How long does it take from Adams/Wabash to Merchandise Mart by metro?

The journey from Adams/Wabash to Merchandise Mart takes approximately 10 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 4.91 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Adams/Wabash to Merchandise Mart?

The token fare from Adams/Wabash to Merchandise Mart is ₹2.5. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.5 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.5.

Which platform at Adams/Wabash for Merchandise Mart?

At Adams/Wabash, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Kimball. Look for the electronic board showing "Kimball".

What is the last train from Adams/Wabash to Merchandise Mart?

The last train from Adams/Wabash towards Kimball departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Merchandise Mart back towards Adams/Wabash departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Adams/Wabash to Merchandise Mart?

There are 3 stops between Adams/Wabash and Merchandise Mart on the Brown Line. The stations are: Adams/Wabash, State/Lake, Clark/Lake, Merchandise Mart.

Adams/Wabash To Merchandise Mart

ShortestShortest Route

Adams/Wabash

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

State/Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Clark/Lake

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

+6.94 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Merchandise Mart

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.91 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

10 min

Total time

stops

4.91 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Adams/Wabash	04:00	01:00	Towards Kimball
Merchandise Mart	05:00	23:00	Towards Adams/Wabash

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your Chicago "L" smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.66 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.30 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹40

Auto

₹88

Cab

₹158

Estimates for 4.91 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Brown Line

Departure station

Adams/Wabash

underground

Adams/Wabash, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 04:00 – 01:00(Sundays from 04:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Adams/Wabash exit 1· Art Institute♿

Adams/Wabash exit 2· Art Institute♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Merchandise Mart

underground

Merchandise Mart, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines